Denise Marie Alford

Denise Marie Alford Age 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 31, 2023. Denise was born in Dayton, Ohio, April 24, 1959 to Paul and Sharon Shultz. Denise was married to her partner, Russell Alford for 41 years. After graduating West Carrollton High School, Denise worked in the medical field for a surgical practice, then with the family business her father built. She then retired to devote her life to her three children and her family.

Denise loved life, and had a creative ability that was exceptional. She shared her love of crafting and creativity by putting that love into projects she made for everyone. Hand painted ornaments at Christmas, custom Christmas stockings for all her nieces and nephews, prom dresses, rocking chairs, furniture, wall art, it was endless. She gave to others who lost loved ones by creating RememBears out of their loved ones clothing for them to cherish. She shared her love for life by creating special treasures for them all.

She loved nature and the water, raising their children in rural Ohio on a horse farm, and cherishing the life that it created. She was active in her children’s activities and was the mom that would do anything for her children’s teams and academic groups. Later she enjoyed life in Nashville and the house on the lake before moving to Florida on the water as well.

Denise is survived by her lifelong partner, Russ Alford, her father Paul Shultz, Sisters Debbie McNeal and Darlene (Mike) Bonifield, Brother, Tom (Janet) Shultz, Children David (Chastidy) Alford, Jeff Alford, Marie (Wyatt) Dickerson, and Grandchildren Penelope Alford, Bryson Alford, Asher Alford, and Caroline Alford.

Denise is preceded in death by her grandparents and Mother Sharon Shultz.

Services will be held at Anderson Funeral Home 40 North Main Street, Springboro, Ohio 45066, Tuesday September 5, 2023. Visitation: 1:30 – 2:00, Funeral Service immediately after.

Donations may be made to Day City Hospice in the name of Denise to Day City Hospice, 7601 Paragon Rd Suite 201 & 203, Dayton, OH 45459 or https://daycityhospice.com/donate/

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonfunerals-franklin.com for the Alford family.